Indian Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar rules out Army deployment in anti-Naxal operations

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The Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju paying tributes at the memorial, during the 31st Raising Day of the National Security Guard (NSG), in Manesar, Gurgaon on October 16, 2015.

The Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju releasing the special edition of 'Black Cat' journal, during the 31st Raising Day of the National Security Guard (NSG), in Manesar, Gurgaon on October 16, 2015. The Director General, NSG, Shri R.C. Tayal is also seen.

The Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju felicitating the next of kin of NSG personnel, during the 31st Raising Day of the National Security Guard (NSG), in Manesar, Gurgaon on October 16, 2015. The Director General, NSG, Shri R.C. Tayal is also seen.

 

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Border Security Force (BSF) soldiers perform Shastra Puja (worship of the weapons) on the occasion of Vijayadashmi at Khassa near Amritsar.

 

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Its skill which we can see in Indian forces.

What skill ? the skill to join a Circus ?

 

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Ministry of Defence
30-October, 2015 20:20 IST
Clarification by Indian Air Force (IAF) on Chattisgarh Naxal issue

The IAF has been at the helm of affairs in executing air operations in support of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) in Chattisgarh for many years and has prided itself in carrying out the same in strict compliance with the authorized Rules of Engangement. However, some articles on the air operations, that have appeared in the Indian print and online media recently, refer to the recent air-to-ground practice firing in the Bastar region by IAF helicopters as a shift in strategic plan by the GoI to use IAF helicopters to strafe its own people. Such misleading articles not only tarnish the image of the IAF, but also threaten to undermine the operations being carried out by IAF in support of CAPF. Recently, the IAF had to issue a rejoinder to a prominent English daily newspaper following the publishing of a misleading article on the IAF operations.

The factually correct information as regards IAF operations is as follows:

IAF has been operating its helicopters in the Bastar region for several years. During these operations, IAF helicopters deployed in logistics support of Central Armed Police Forces have been fired upon numerous times while in air and on ground, leading to injuries sustained by personnel on board. However, there have been no retaliatory attacks by the IAF. As per the authorised Rules of Engagement, IAF personnel fire only in self defence when fired upon first. The IAF has no plans to undertake any offensive strikes.

As training of aircrew is an ongoing process, air to ground firing from helicopters is a routine training exercise and must be carried out by aircrew as a part of continuation training. Such exercises are carried out at regular intervals to hone the skills and to maintain co-ordination between the aircrew and troops. A training exercise was carried out recently on a pre-surveyed air-to-ground range area which is devoid of any population.

As far as the training exercise carried out recently and air strategy is concerned, there is no deviation from the earlier stance. In fact, use of force would be strictly in compliance with the Rules of Engagement as mandated by GoI. There is no change in strategy of the IAF.

This press release is intended to clarify the stand of the IAF to the media fraternity and to all readers regarding air operations carried out by the IAF in Chattisgarh.

 

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Ministry of Home Affairs
02-August, 2017 16:20 IST
Naxalite attacks

Incidents of violence perpetrated by Left Wing Extremists have been declining consistently over the years. Data for last five years is as under:-


Year

2012
2013
2014
2015
2016

Incidents
1415
1136
1091
1089
1048


Details of loss of lives and property due to attacks by Left Wing Extremists in last three years is as follows:-

Ser.
Parameters
2014
2015
2016

1.
Civilians killed
222
171
213

2.
No. of Security Forces killed
88
59
65

3.
Incidents of Attacks on Infrastructure and Economic Targets
100
127
79



The Government already has a comprehensive National Policy and a multi-pronged action plan to deal with Left Wing Extremism comprising of security related measures, developmental interventions and ensuring rights & entitlements of local communities etc.


This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Hansraj Gangaram Ahir in a written reply to question by Shri Naresh Agrawal in the Rajya Sabha today.


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Ministry of Home Affairs
04-August, 2017 17:49 IST
Union Home Minister reviews status of development projects in LWE affected States

The Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh chaired a meeting here today to review the status of development projects and security related issues in Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected states. During the meeting, the Home Minister said that the multipronged strategy comprising of security, development, ensuring rights and entitlements of local communities should be vigorously pursued.

Shri Rajnath Singh reiterated the concept of ‘SAMADHAN’ given as new doctrine by him for use in security operations during the meeting of LWE affected states on May 08, 2017. The elements of this strategy are S for Smart Leadership, A for Aggressive Strategy, M for Motivation and Training, A for Actionable Intelligence, D for Dashboard-based Key Result Areas and Key Performance Indicators, H for Harnessing Technology, A for Action Plan for Each Theatre and N for No access to Financing.


During the meeting different development projects including Road Requirement Plan, air connectivity, power, education, health and banking sectors were reviewed. Under RRP-1, 4433 km roads have been constructed which include 1504 km road constructed during the last three years in the most difficult areas. The Home Minister asked to expedite the remaining roads at the earliest. While reviewing the progress of road connectivity under RRP-II, Shri Rajnath Singh expressed his concern over delay in submission of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) by the State Govts.

Regarding air connectivity, it was mentioned that the Jagdalpur airport will be operationalised shortly under Regional Connectivity Scheme. It was also pointed out that there is a plan to connect Jeypore airstrip in Odisha under this Scheme.

Regarding electrification it was informed that the remaining 717 villages in LWE affected areas will be covered under intense electrification scheme shortly. Eight solar parks are also planned for LWE affected areas for which land acquisition is under progress. During the meeting, it was also informed that significant improvement has been made in filling up the vacancies in the security forces. The opening of new bank branches and ATMs in 35 most LWE affected districts was also reviewed.

The Home Minister mentioned that all the ongoing development projects should be taken up with the concerned central Ministries and the State Govts. and it should be ensured that these are completed in a time bound manner.

The meeting was attended by the MoS (Home) Shri Hansraj Gangaram Ahir, OSD (MHA) Shri Rajiv Gauba and senior officers from the Ministry of Home Affairs and the CAPFs.

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The Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh chairing a meeting to review the status of development projects in LWE affected States, in New Delhi on August 04, 2017. The Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Hansraj Gangaram Ahir, the OSD, MHA, Shri Rajiv Gauba and Senior Officers are also seen.